Tai chi can help prevent falls in older people, an analysis of 10 clinical trials in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has confirmed. Pooled data found a 40 percent reduction in falls within three to six months of starting tai chi, compared to usual care or other interventions.

The frequency of the one-hour sessions ranged from one to three times per week. While tai chi is less beneficial for maintaining bone mineral density than higher-impact weight-bearing exercise such as running or tennis, it can help prevent falls and thus fractures by improving balance, neuromuscular coordination, and postural stability.

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